Few regional campus students at Kent State University are aware of research opportunities through the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program. KSU Twinsburg Academic Center biochemistry major Zaniya Houston is an exception.During summer 2025, this pre-med sophomore gained valuable lab research experience in the eight-week SURE program with the support of a stipend and under the mentorship of two TAC faculty members, Dr. Sanhita Gupta, Professor of Biological Sciences, and Prof. Mahli Mechenbier, Senior Lecturer in the Department of English.“The faculty at the Twinsburg Academic...

During the Scholarship Luncheon at Kent State Geauga - Twinsburg Academic Center on October 28, 2025, Zariyah Brantley became the first Michael Leposa Memorial Scholarship recipient [pictured below]. A Twinsburg High School graduate, Zariyah is a sophomore psychology major at TAC.“It was bittersweet but so nice and special,” said Diane Leposa, the mother of this scholarship’s namesake. Michael Leposa, a Twinsburg High School graduate, went on to earn an Associate Degree in Plant Sciences from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C East) before transferring to Kent State University, from which ...

KENT, OH - The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce, “A Gift in Ink: Prints from the New York Print Club’s Recent Donation to the School of Art Collection,” in the Michener Gallery, located on the second floor of the Kent State University Library. The exhibit will be on view December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026."A Gift in Ink: Prints from the New York Print Club’s Recent Donation to the School of Art Collection," celebrates a significant addition to the Kent State University School of Art Collection. This exhibition showcases a selection of...

My name is Logan Sanders, and I am an American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreting major with a minor in American Sign Language. It may sound like overkill I know, but I love it. As a matter of fact, Kent State wasn’t my original college. I transferred here after I fell in love with the idea of becoming an ASL interpreter.A professor at my college prior to Kent was deaf and brought in one of his friends, who was an interpreter, to class one day to talk with us. After that, I told him I wanted to be an interpreter and he recommended that I come to Kent State, so I transferred the summer af...

Originally posted on Kent State Today.Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of Kent State University students’ first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.“We intentionally highlight first-generation faculty and staff because we want to be able to show student representation here at Kent State University of successful individuals in their own right,” Melanie Jones, director of Student Success Programs, told Kent State Today, “[those] who have also been the first in their family to graduate.”I AM FIRST CelebrationTh...

Area police agencies will conduct joint training exercises from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Business and Administration Building along Summit Street on the Kent Campus.Those passing through the area are likely to see a heavy police presence as officers from several local agencies work together. Signs will be posted that note the event is a training session, which will not include any ballistic or explosives.Area police have been conducting previous training sessions at the building, which will be returned to university service at the completion of the exercise. ...